May The 4th Be With You! How Are You Celebrating?

EFFINGHAM, IL -(Effingham Radio)- Today is May 4th, also widely known as Star Wars Day.

According to Lucasfilm Ltd. “”May the 4th be with you.” What started as pun warmly shared by fans has become a full-fledged Star Wars holiday: Star Wars Day, a special once-a-year celebration of the galaxy far, far away.”

This hilarious pun has dated back as far as 1979 when it was said by author Alan Arnold while talking about the making of The Empire Strikes Back.

In that same year, when Margaret Thatcher became Britain’s First Ever Female Prime Minister, in celebration her recognized party purchased a half page add with the words: ‘May the Fourth Be With You, Maggie. Congratulations,’

The holiday has since become a worldwide celebration of fandom, with everyone from Hollywood, sports, etc. celebrating the iconic franchise.